Duration : 19 Nights / 20 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Khajuraho - Jhansi - Datia - Sonagiri
- Gwalior - Bhopal - Ujjain - Indore - Mandu - Indore - Ahmedabad - Modhera
- Zainabad - Wankner - Rajkot - Junagadh - Sasangir - Somnath - Ahmedpur - Mandvi
- Ahmedpur - Mandvi - Bhavnagar - Ahmedabad - Mumbai
Day 01 - Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Assistance and transfer to the hotel. At leisure. Afternoon depart
for city tour of Old Delhi visiting the Red Fort built by Emperor Shahjehan,
Chandini Chowk, Jama Masjid and memorials to Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru. Overnight.
Day 02- Delhi/Khajuraho
Morning depart for city tour of New Delhi visiting Qutab Minar, Humayns tomb
etc. Afternoon depart by air for Khajuraho. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Overnight.
Day 03- Khajuraho
Depart for full day visit of the world famous temples of Khajuraho also visiting
the archaeological museum. Overnight stay.
Day -04- Khajuraho/Jhansi
Early morning depart by bus for Jhansi enroute visiting Jhansi, a medieval
town, once the flourishing capital of the Bundela Rajputs. Its palace, temples
and fort reveal the glory of the medieval era. Continue on to Jhansi. On arrival
check into the hotel. Later visit the museum and the ruins of the Fort. Overnight.
Day 05- Jhansi/Datia/Sonagiri/Gwalior
Morning depart by surface for Gwalior enroute visiting Datia, where you will
see the seven storey palace of Raja Bir Singh Deo, built atop a hill, a unique
example of the 17th century Hindu architecture. Continue on to Sonagiri with
its 10th century Jain temples. On arrival in Gwalior check into the hotel.
Overnight.
Day 06- Gwalior
Morning depart for full day sightseeing of Gwalior, visit the Fort Complex
including Man Mandir, Suraj Kund, Sas Bahu temples etc. Later visit the Rani
Jhansi memorials and the tombs of Tansen and Ghaus Mohammed. Overnight.
Day 07- Gwalior/Bhopal
Morning depart by the Shatabdi Express train for Bhopal. On arrival transfer
to the hotel. Afternoon depart for an excursion to Sanchi; the site of Buddhist
stupas, chaityas and monasteries. The finest example of Buddhist creative
art and sculpture is found here. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 - Bhopal
Depart for full day excursion to Bhojpur where you can see the temples of
Shiva and Jain. Continue on to Bhimbetka, where you can see paintings in over
500 caves depicting the life of pre-historic dwellers. Return to Bhopal for
overnight.
Day 09- Bhopal - Ujjain - Indore
Morning depart by surface for Ujjain a renowned pilgrimage centre. Continue
on to Indore. On arrival transfer to the hotel for Overnight.
Day 10- Indore - Mandu - Indore
Full day excursion to Mandu; a pleasure resort of medieval Rulers, which still
retains its aura of romance and mystery. Return to Indore for overnight.
Day 11- Indore - Ahmedabad
Depart by air for Ahmedabad. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 12- Ahmedabad-Modhera-Zainabad
Morning depart by bus for Zainabad enroute visiting Modhera viewing the early
11th century Sun Temple also visiting Adalaj. 15th century step well. On arrival
in Zainabad continue onto the wildlife camp. Camel reception on arrival. Overnight
stay.
Day 13 - Zainabad/Wankner/Rajkot
Early morning depart for a safari in the Runn of Kutch to watch the famous
Indian Wild Ass and migratory birds. Return to Camp. Proceed by surface for
Rajkot enroute visiting the Wankaner Palace/Museum. On arrival in Rajkot check
into the hotel. Overnight.
Day -14- Rajkot/Junagadh/Sasangir
Morning depart by surface for Sasangir enroute visiting Junagadh and the Uparkot
Caves. On arrival in Sasangir check into the Lodge. Overnight.
Day -15- Sasangir
Early morning depart for a safari to see the Asiatic Lions in their wild state
along with other typical unusual wildlife. Return to the hotel. Afternoon
depart for a visit to Chorward and Due. Return for overnight.
Day 16 - Sasangir/Somnath/Ahmedpur/Mandvi
Morning depart by surface for Mandvi enroute visiting Somnath which is one
of the 12 most sacred Shiva Shrines. On arrival in Mandvi check into the hotel.
Overnight.
Day -17 - Ahmedpur/Mandvi/Bhavnagar
Depart in the morning by surface for Bhavnagar enroute visiting Palitana with
its beautiful Jain temples atop a hill. On arrival in Bhavnagar check into
the hotel for overnight.
Day -18- Bhavnagar/Ahmedabad
Morning depart by surface for Ahmedabad enroute visiting Lothal, the ancient
Harappan city. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing
of Ahmedabad. Overnight.
Day -19 Ahmedabad/Mumbai
Depart by air for Mumbai. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day
at leisure.
Day-20 Mumbai
Assistance and transfer to the airport for departure for onward destination.
